“You and me should make a mind link so we can stay in communication. That way we can quickly contact each other if something goes down.” Vishal replies
Taran looks around the space, walking and thinking about angles and how to try and trap an opponent who can move without touching the floor. Whether teleportation or some other magical trick it makes things tricky, but then again, Vishal can only cast so many spells before tiring out, this opponent is likely the same, they may attempt mundane approaches before risking their magical tricks.
Taran walks back into the kitchen, calling back as he looks for what he needs.
"I-I-I'll l-likely s-s-set up tr-tripwires in the d-d-door, s-s-sir, a f-f-few be-be-between s-s-some of th-the t-t-tables as w-w-well, m-might sl-slow it." Taran comes back out of the kitchen with some bottles of wine, "Sh-Should s-s-set up a c-c-call sign, if y-you pl-plan on c-c-coming by early. If n-not it w-w-won't be needed. I-I h-have a S-Silent H-Horn, f-f-first thing if w-w-we g-get an ID o-on the k-killer I'll b-blow it. Up to s-s-six hundred feet away y-y-you sh-should g-g-get the s-s-signal, or s-s-someone else, i-if your p-patrol r-route is f-f-farther away." Taran thinks for a moment, "N-None of th-the p-patrols sh-should st-stop here. I w-w-will sh-shoot anyone ex-except yourself with the pr-proper c-c-callsign. It is a sh-shapeshifter, after all."
Taran heads back into the kitchen grabbing a three mugs, and begins opening the spirits. "Es-Esteemed Khova, I-I h-have s-s-some p-potions of s-s-sanctuary. Th-They only l-last f-f-for a minute, b-but th-they m-m-might pr-prevent you fr-from g-g-getting attacked fr-from c-c-cover. W-We c-c-can hide th-them in the b-b-bottles," he indicates the bottles of liquor, "Splash the w-w-wine around, f-f-few sp-spilled cups. M-Make it s-s-seem like you n-n-needed liquid c-c-courage to st-stay here a-a-alone. Drink the p-potion wh-when you a-a-are w-w-worried an att-attack m-might be imminent, sh-should w-w-work if th-they th-think y-you are a c-c-cowardly s-s-sort de-despite the br-bragging."
Taran pulls out a little packet of powder, "Y-You c-c-can dr-drink or eat s-s-something wi-with this, F-Fortifying Powder. B-Brings out n-natural v-v-vitality for tw-twenty-four hours. J-Just an-another pr-precaution." Taran lays out the packet next to the wine bottles, "I-I c-c-can st-stay h-hiding in th-the k-kitchen area, an-and y-you sh-should st-stay near the s-s-same, k-keep the cr-cross lines fr-from the d-d-doors fr-from b-being a c-consideration. Th-They l-like to g-g-get in cl-close, g-g-go for the heart. Ritualistic I think, b-b-but m-more sp-space they h-h-have to c-c-cover sh-should g-g-give us b-b-better odds of sp-spotting it. Y-you c-can ev-even pr-pretend to f-f-fall as-asleep in the c-cups. L-Lure it in."
Taran looks at the doorways again, "W-We c-c-can't cut off it-it's escape. W-We'd have t-t-to r-run it d-d-down. A-And th-that m-might b-b-be im-impossible, b-but if it es-escapes it will be m-more cautious in the f-f-future. H-Hopefully it h-hasn't in-infiltrated s-security en-enough to f-f-figure out th-the tr-trap ahead of t-time." Taran sighs, fidgeting and rearranging the various props in front of him, "I-I c-c-can't th-think of any-anything else I-I m-might be ab-able to d-do, h-hopefully th-this is enough."
Shen nods. "If I need to come back early, I'll call out 'wing' once I'm close, so you know it's me," he suggests.
Khova sighs. "Okay, potion when the actual attack happens, powder now," she confirms. "Pretend I'm afraid to make them overconfident. Where will you guys be?"
OOC: Along with whatever your IC explanation of your location is, everyone please tell me the coordinate location of wherever you plan to lie in wait for the ambush. Map is pinned in the Discord.
Taran nods to Shen as he pulls out three vials, "Th-three p-p-potions."He says somewhat firmly, "Y-You c-c-can t-take them if y-y-you s-s-suspect an attack. B-Better to waste one th-then not g-g-get a chance to u-use it."
After that he mixes the powder and gives it to Khova. (Temp Hp: 6 )
"On-Once I-I'm d-d-done s-s-setting the w-wires, I'll h-hide in the K-kitchen, b-by the d-d-door, so I c-c-can r-r-rush out, if n-n-needed." he finishes, pulling out his fishing line and bells. Before hiding Taran will make sure to empty the wine bottles, arrange the cups haphazardly, and try to get the smell of booze in the air, then fill the bottle with the potions.
(Taran will be in P6, right by the window. Set lines across both doors and [H4 to G6] and [J2 to H4], Horn is hanging on belt for ease of access, Crossbow is out)
Akuma positions herself stealthily to give herself access to as many potential entrances as possible before settling into her spot, preparing herself quietly.
Stealth: 20
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Vishal sticks close to Kaori lightly touching her as some of his positive light sinks into the small bird, “You can do this Kaori. This amazing new you is going to save us all. I believe in you.”
He casts Enhanced Ability Dexterity on her before hiding next to her. Stealth in Discord: 17
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
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Behind Taran, Druhdaar presses his bulky frame against the wall, crouching and ready to intervene to help Khova, whom he keeps an eye on just by peering over the edge of the partition wall.
Stealth: 6
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
An hour passes with you all hiding, waiting for the killer to appear. Khova sits at the table, dagger in front of her, turning a small crystal in her fingers. Some of you hide...better than others, waiting in the silent hall.
Abruptly, a small mote of darkness appears on the middle table. In moments, it spreads across the hall, blanketing Vishal, Kaori, Akuma, and Khova from sight.
OOC: This is magical darkness. I'm pretty sure the only person who can see through it is Caelius, but correct me if I'm wrong. Thus, Vish, Kaori and Akuma are all blinded, and the rest of you (except Caelius) can't see into the darkness. I'm posting a map in the Discord with everyone's last known positions and the range of the darkness. Everybody gets one round of reactions now (action, BA, movement, talk to me if you have a reaction). Looking for the killer is your action, (but not BA or movement) and will require a Perception check. Any other questions you have about what you can do here, ask me in the Discord.
“Got you.” Vishal replies quietly with a grin as falls upon the quori within him and standing up on the table explodes with blue divine light, dispelling the magical darkness surrounding them.
Radiance of Dawn: Con ST 14 if the hostile enemy is within 30 feet of me and not in full cover. Damage: 17 Half on a Save
The darkness then sudden light tell him that the hunt is on and he dives into the flow, The Leader stands as a shining beacon, the prey is already outnumbered, it will flee them.
He clutches the horn as he scans both doorways, his instincts tell him which is more likely to hold the prey, but he needs to know, then the hunt will be on.
Sound, the scuff of heavy feet, and he twists and moves. Running low behind the wall until he gets next to the Sorcerer and gives him a look as he slithers over the counter and into the room, pressing into the wall and hoping the prey didn't see him.
He bares his teeth as he brings the horn to his lips and blows, silent, but he can feel the magic reach out to the Captain. The Hunt is on.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Akuma tenses as the shadows envelope the room. As she moves to peer out from her hiding spot, the darkness fades, allowing her to search for the culprit easier, her own shadows itching at her fingers readily.
Perception: 14
Akuma slides out from her hiding spot, trying to quietly and stealthily move towards the doorway, slinking her way over a table before stopping and dropping down to slide under the table at f4, keeping an eye on Khova behind her as well as the doorway infront of her.
There's the sound of a sniffle and a low growl as a massive Dire Wolf starts creeping out from the corner where Druhdaar huddled mere moments before. The beast's nostrils dilate as it sniffs the air, trying to pick up a scent.
Perception w/Adv: 17
** If Diredruhd picks up the scent, he'll make a beeline for its source at full movement (50 feet). **
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
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Kaori nervously darts out from her position behind the table, raising her shield in preparation for an attack in the darkness before it suddenly dissipates. Able to see once more, her head quickly swivels about, looking for any sign of their target.
Khova stands, and electricity crackles across her body into armor that you now realize resembles her dreamspace armor, composed of chitinous, overlapping plates, but made of sparks of lightning. She runs towards the door Druhdaar was making for, electricity crackling in her eyes.
OOC: Okay, back to you guys. Updated map going up in Discord.
“You and me should make a mind link so we can stay in communication. That way we can quickly contact each other if something goes down.” Vishal replies
Shen frowns. "I'll be out of range pretty fast, but we can establish an initial one in case something happens the minute I step out the door."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Taran looks around the space, walking and thinking about angles and how to try and trap an opponent who can move without touching the floor. Whether teleportation or some other magical trick it makes things tricky, but then again, Vishal can only cast so many spells before tiring out, this opponent is likely the same, they may attempt mundane approaches before risking their magical tricks.
Taran walks back into the kitchen, calling back as he looks for what he needs.
"I-I-I'll l-likely s-s-set up tr-tripwires in the d-d-door, s-s-sir, a f-f-few be-be-between s-s-some of th-the t-t-tables as w-w-well, m-might sl-slow it." Taran comes back out of the kitchen with some bottles of wine, "Sh-Should s-s-set up a c-c-call sign, if y-you pl-plan on c-c-coming by early. If n-not it w-w-won't be needed. I-I h-have a S-Silent H-Horn, f-f-first thing if w-w-we g-get an ID o-on the k-killer I'll b-blow it. Up to s-s-six hundred feet away y-y-you sh-should g-g-get the s-s-signal, or s-s-someone else, i-if your p-patrol r-route is f-f-farther away." Taran thinks for a moment, "N-None of th-the p-patrols sh-should st-stop here. I w-w-will sh-shoot anyone ex-except yourself with the pr-proper c-c-callsign. It is a sh-shapeshifter, after all."
Taran heads back into the kitchen grabbing a three mugs, and begins opening the spirits. "Es-Esteemed Khova, I-I h-have s-s-some p-potions of s-s-sanctuary. Th-They only l-last f-f-for a minute, b-but th-they m-m-might pr-prevent you fr-from g-g-getting attacked fr-from c-c-cover. W-We c-c-can hide th-them in the b-b-bottles," he indicates the bottles of liquor, "Splash the w-w-wine around, f-f-few sp-spilled cups. M-Make it s-s-seem like you n-n-needed liquid c-c-courage to st-stay here a-a-alone. Drink the p-potion wh-when you a-a-are w-w-worried an att-attack m-might be imminent, sh-should w-w-work if th-they th-think y-you are a c-c-cowardly s-s-sort de-despite the br-bragging."
Taran pulls out a little packet of powder, "Y-You c-c-can dr-drink or eat s-s-something wi-with this, F-Fortifying Powder. B-Brings out n-natural v-v-vitality for tw-twenty-four hours. J-Just an-another pr-precaution." Taran lays out the packet next to the wine bottles, "I-I c-c-can st-stay h-hiding in th-the k-kitchen area, an-and y-you sh-should st-stay near the s-s-same, k-keep the cr-cross lines fr-from the d-d-doors fr-from b-being a c-consideration. Th-They l-like to g-g-get in cl-close, g-g-go for the heart. Ritualistic I think, b-b-but m-more sp-space they h-h-have to c-c-cover sh-should g-g-give us b-b-better odds of sp-spotting it. Y-you c-can ev-even pr-pretend to f-f-fall as-asleep in the c-cups. L-Lure it in."
Taran looks at the doorways again, "W-We c-c-can't cut off it-it's escape. W-We'd have t-t-to r-run it d-d-down. A-And th-that m-might b-b-be im-impossible, b-but if it es-escapes it will be m-more cautious in the f-f-future. H-Hopefully it h-hasn't in-infiltrated s-security en-enough to f-f-figure out th-the tr-trap ahead of t-time." Taran sighs, fidgeting and rearranging the various props in front of him, "I-I c-c-can't th-think of any-anything else I-I m-might be ab-able to d-do, h-hopefully th-this is enough."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Shen nods. "If I need to come back early, I'll call out 'wing' once I'm close, so you know it's me," he suggests.
Khova sighs. "Okay, potion when the actual attack happens, powder now," she confirms. "Pretend I'm afraid to make them overconfident. Where will you guys be?"
OOC: Along with whatever your IC explanation of your location is, everyone please tell me the coordinate location of wherever you plan to lie in wait for the ambush. Map is pinned in the Discord.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Taran nods to Shen as he pulls out three vials, "Th-three p-p-potions." He says somewhat firmly, "Y-You c-c-can t-take them if y-y-you s-s-suspect an attack. B-Better to waste one th-then not g-g-get a chance to u-use it."
After that he mixes the powder and gives it to Khova. (Temp Hp: 6 )
"On-Once I-I'm d-d-done s-s-setting the w-wires, I'll h-hide in the K-kitchen, b-by the d-d-door, so I c-c-can r-r-rush out, if n-n-needed." he finishes, pulling out his fishing line and bells. Before hiding Taran will make sure to empty the wine bottles, arrange the cups haphazardly, and try to get the smell of booze in the air, then fill the bottle with the potions.
(Taran will be in P6, right by the window. Set lines across both doors and [H4 to G6] and [J2 to H4], Horn is hanging on belt for ease of access, Crossbow is out)
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
After setting the lines, Taran settles into wait, trying to stay still with a hunter's calm for the next few hours.
Stealth Roll: 18
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Akuma positions herself stealthily to give herself access to as many potential entrances as possible before settling into her spot, preparing herself quietly.
Stealth: 20
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Vishal sticks close to Kaori lightly touching her as some of his positive light sinks into the small bird, “You can do this Kaori. This amazing new you is going to save us all. I believe in you.”
He casts Enhanced Ability Dexterity on her before hiding next to her. Stealth in Discord: 17
Kaori is visibly trembling as Vishal speaks to her, clutching her sword close to her chest. "Too much ... pressure"
Stealth: 7 (This was a 7, not sure if editing will reroll or not)
Her armour clanks some as she trembles, watching the door, afraid of what might enter.
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Caelius watches Taran from under the windowsill, waiting for a signal.
Stealth: 10
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Behind Taran, Druhdaar presses his bulky frame against the wall, crouching and ready to intervene to help Khova, whom he keeps an eye on just by peering over the edge of the partition wall.
Stealth: 6
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
An hour passes with you all hiding, waiting for the killer to appear. Khova sits at the table, dagger in front of her, turning a small crystal in her fingers. Some of you hide...better than others, waiting in the silent hall.
Abruptly, a small mote of darkness appears on the middle table. In moments, it spreads across the hall, blanketing Vishal, Kaori, Akuma, and Khova from sight.
OOC: This is magical darkness. I'm pretty sure the only person who can see through it is Caelius, but correct me if I'm wrong. Thus, Vish, Kaori and Akuma are all blinded, and the rest of you (except Caelius) can't see into the darkness. I'm posting a map in the Discord with everyone's last known positions and the range of the darkness. Everybody gets one round of reactions now (action, BA, movement, talk to me if you have a reaction). Looking for the killer is your action, (but not BA or movement) and will require a Perception check. Any other questions you have about what you can do here, ask me in the Discord.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
“Got you.” Vishal replies quietly with a grin as falls upon the quori within him and standing up on the table explodes with blue divine light, dispelling the magical darkness surrounding them.
Radiance of Dawn: Con ST 14 if the hostile enemy is within 30 feet of me and not in full cover. Damage: 17 Half on a Save
The darkness then sudden light tell him that the hunt is on and he dives into the flow, The Leader stands as a shining beacon, the prey is already outnumbered, it will flee them.
He clutches the horn as he scans both doorways, his instincts tell him which is more likely to hold the prey, but he needs to know, then the hunt will be on.
Perception Action: 21
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Sound, the scuff of heavy feet, and he twists and moves. Running low behind the wall until he gets next to the Sorcerer and gives him a look as he slithers over the counter and into the room, pressing into the wall and hoping the prey didn't see him.
He bares his teeth as he brings the horn to his lips and blows, silent, but he can feel the magic reach out to the Captain. The Hunt is on.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius pops his head out from below the counter and looks around for the murderer.
Perception: 3
Not seeing anything, Caelius crouches behind the counter, with his eyes peeking out to see the rest of the room.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Akuma tenses as the shadows envelope the room. As she moves to peer out from her hiding spot, the darkness fades, allowing her to search for the culprit easier, her own shadows itching at her fingers readily.
Perception: 14
Akuma slides out from her hiding spot, trying to quietly and stealthily move towards the doorway, slinking her way over a table before stopping and dropping down to slide under the table at f4, keeping an eye on Khova behind her as well as the doorway infront of her.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
There's the sound of a sniffle and a low growl as a massive Dire Wolf starts creeping out from the corner where Druhdaar huddled mere moments before. The beast's nostrils dilate as it sniffs the air, trying to pick up a scent.
Perception w/Adv: 17
** If Diredruhd picks up the scent, he'll make a beeline for its source at full movement (50 feet). **
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
Kaori nervously darts out from her position behind the table, raising her shield in preparation for an attack in the darkness before it suddenly dissipates. Able to see once more, her head quickly swivels about, looking for any sign of their target.
Perception: 23
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Kaori does not see or hear anything.
Khova stands, and electricity crackles across her body into armor that you now realize resembles her dreamspace armor, composed of chitinous, overlapping plates, but made of sparks of lightning. She runs towards the door Druhdaar was making for, electricity crackling in her eyes.
OOC: Okay, back to you guys. Updated map going up in Discord.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!